Category Breakdown
Karbonn A12+
Lenovo A526
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.953.8
Summary
- The Karbonn A12+ features a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Lenovo A526 has a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A12+ is powered by a dual-core 1.3 GHz CPU, whereas the A526 offers a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the A526 benefits from a more efficient GPU, the Mali-400MP2.
- The A12+ has a smaller 1400 mAh battery compared to the A526's 2000 mAh, which may lead to longer usage times for the latter.
- Both phones run on Android Jelly Bean, with the A526 having a slightly updated version, 4.2.2.
- Overall, the Lenovo A526 offers a better display, performance, and battery life.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A12+
Lenovo A526
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
N/A
132 x 67.6 x 11.1 mm (5.20 x 2.66 x 0.44 in)
Weight
N/A
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/White
Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
N/A
Bluetooth
Yes
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

